`Sea Of Yellow` To Support Troops

February 14, 1991

Elk Grove Village will show its support for American troops in the Persian Gulf by decking out its trees with 21,000 yards of yellow ribbon.

The ribbon, bought from a local vendor, was cut into tree-trunk lengths by Elk Grove High School students. The village is sending out letters to civic organizations appealing for volunteers to tie the ribbons around each of the community`s 14,000 trees.

Village President Charles Zettek said he hopes to see ``a sea of yellow`` to show support for the troops.